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Lisa Respers France, CNN

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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was once Matt Damon’s scene partner in a Harvard drama class

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson had a different brush with fame long before she joined the Supreme Court.

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Richard Gere jokes he and Julia Roberts had ‘no chemistry’ in the ‘tiny movie’ ‘Pretty Woman’

Richard Gere had some thoughts reminiscing about his hit 1990 film “Pretty Woman.”

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Todd Bridges doesn’t think there will ever be another Gary Coleman

Actor Gary Coleman was 42 when he died following a brain hemorrhage in 2010, but most people remember him as a child star who found fame on the hit comedy “Diff’rent Strokes.”

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Lizzo is taking a break and living her best life

Lizzo is taking some time for herself and it shows. The Grammy-winning singer posted on social media recently, where she showed off her both her weight loss and the lush, jungle like environment she was enjoying.

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Donald Duck joins ranks of top ‘Hot Ones’ guests

Donald Duck was probably dreaming of a nice, refreshing pond to paddle in after appearing on the First We Feast show “Hot Ones.”

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Jennifer Garner shares ‘nerdy farm facts’ from her pumpkin patch

Just in time for the approach of fall, Jennifer Garner has a few lessons for us. In a video posted on Instagram, Garner shared some “nerdy farm facts” about pumpkins from her very own pumpkin patch.

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Danielle Fishel, ‘Boy Meets World’ star, reveals she has breast cancer

“Learning from the experiences of others” has motivated Danielle Fishel go public with her diagnosis of breast cancer.

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Taylor Swift may have just name-checked the artist formerly known as Kanye West

Success is said to be better than revenge, but Taylor Swift appears content with both. Many in her fan base believe she’s found just that with Kanye West, who now goes by Ye.

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Multiple arrests made in connection to Matthew Perry’s death

Multiple arrests have been made in connection with Matthew Perry’s death, according to a law enforcement source familiar with the situation.

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Janet Jackson reveals that Stevie Wonder, Tracy Chapman and Samuel L. Jackson are related to her

Janet Jackson has quite the family tree. In an interview with Scott Mills on BBC Sounds, Jackson was asked if it was true that she is related to another legendary singer, Stevie Wonder.

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Mariska Hargitay doesn’t just play an investigator on ‘Law & Order: SVU.’ She’s working to solve actual crimes

For Mariska Hargitay, she takes her work seriously on and off screen. The actress who found fame as beloved Captain Olivia Benson on the long-running drama “Law & Order: SVU” has assisted in solving some real-life crimes through her End The Backlog efforts.

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Ryan Reynolds opens up about his late father’s long battle with Parkinson’s

Ryan Reynolds lost his father in 2015 after a 20-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. He’s reflecting on the challenges the diagnosis brought his father and his family, as well as what he learned from his dad.

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Grant Ellis is the new ‘Bachelor’

Grant Ellis didn’t win Jenn Tran’s heart on “The Bachelorette,” but he is still in the love game.

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Miley Cyrus becomes youngest Disney Legend: ‘Proud to have been Hannah Montana’

Miley Cyrus is proud of her climb. The singer who rose to fame on “Hannah Montana” is now the youngest person to be named a Disney Legend. Cyrus, 31, got teary as she accepted the honor to a standing ovation from a crowd of 12,000 on Sunday at the D23 fan expo, where she recalled her start on the Disney series in 2005.

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Charli XCX called Kamala Harris ‘brat.’ Here’s why that’s a strong endorsement for the candidate whose meme stock is bullish

While the Swifties and Bey Hive dream of a world where Taylor Swift and Beyoncé come together to jointly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee, one singer is already getting the party started.

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Emmy nominations 2024: ‘The Bear’ sets new record for comedies

The nominees for the 76th Emmy Awards – television’s top honor – were announced Wednesday morning and “The Bear” ate it up.

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Normani reveals she had to cancel BET Awards performance due to injury

Normani had to cancel her planned performance at Sunday’s BET Awards after injuring herself during rehearsal.

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Will Smith’s ‘Bad Boy 4’ press tour is reminding people why they became fans

Now, this is a story all about how Will Smith’s life got flipped, turned upside down - and how he appears to be working hard to fix that. Smith has been making the rounds promoting his latest project, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth in his film franchise with Martin Lawrence.

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Dolly Parton stays working 9 to 5. She can sip her new wine as she watches her upcoming Broadway show

Well hello, Dolly. It’s so nice to have you in so many different spaces these days. The iconic country singer on Thursday announced her latest project, Dolly Wines.

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Celine Dion says she’s broken ribs and struggled to sing with rare stiff person syndrome

Celine Dion is sharing details about how difficult her life has become as she lives with stiff person syndrome.

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Bob Saget’s widow Kelly Rizzo says Candace Cameron Bure was first at their home after his death

Kelly Rizzo is grateful for how Candace Cameron Bure showed up for her after the death of Rizzo’s husband, Bob Saget.

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Lady Gaga uses Taylor Swift lyric to shut down pregnancy speculation

Lady Gaga would like to redirect your attention from speculating about future baby monsters to the importance of voting.

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Jennifer Lopez is focused on love amid the ‘negativity out in the world right now’

It sounds like Jennifer Lopez is trying to keep it positive. Following her cancellation last week of her summer concert tour so she could spend more time with her family, Lopez has offered a note of gratitude to her fans.

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Adam Levine to return to ‘The Voice’ and Kelsea Ballerini joins as new coach

Get ready for both a familiar and a new face turning chairs on “The Voice.”

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Brother Marquis of 2 Live Crew dead at 58

Mark Ross, the rapper who performed as Brother Marquis as a member of the hip-hop group 2 Live Crew, has died, according to posts shared on 2 Live Crew’s social media accounts on Monday night.

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Eminem releases ‘Houdini’ single with a star-filled music video

Slim Shady is back, back again. But, apparently, not for long. Eminem appears to be killing off his alter ego in his latest project, an album titled, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace).”

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Drew Barrymore’s life is filled with pets, just as she likes it

Ask Drew Barrymore what breed of dog she would be were a canine and she doesn’t even hesitate to answer. “Corgi,” she told CNN. “No question.”

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Toby Keith’s daughter accepts his posthumous honorary degree

The late country music artist Toby Keith was honored over the weekend during commencement at the University of Oklahoma.

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Kendrick Lamar and Drake gave us an epic hip-hop beef weekend. Here’s what to know

Two of hip-hop’s biggest stars have beef and people are taking sides. Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been engaged in a lyrical battle in recent weeks that escalated over the weekend. The two artists each released songs about the other, in one case with Lamar not even waiting a full hour before he dropped a track in response to one of Drake’s.

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Daniel Radcliffe ‘really sad’ about J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans rhetoric

Don’t look for Daniel Radcliffe and J.K. Rowling to reunite any time soon. Radcliffe found fame as a child actor starring as Harry Potter in the film franchise based on Rowling’s wildly successful book series.

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Ryan Gosling isn’t just Ken and his surprise appearance at Universal Studios proved that

Ryan Gosling stars of the new film “The Fall Guy” and recently made a surprise appearance at Universal Studios Hollywood for the opening of “The Fall Guy Stuntacular Pre-Show.”

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Jelly Roll’s wife, Bunnie XO, says bullying over his weight drove the star off social media

Bunnie XO is not happy with how her husband, singer Jelly Roll, has been treated on the internet.

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New interview: Travis Kelce - ‘the happiest I’ve ever been’

With three Super Bowl wins, a superstar girlfriend and an upcoming music festival, Travis Kelce is feeling pretty good.

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Travis Kelce brings music to Kansas City with 2nd annual Kelce Jam music festival

Travis Kelce’s connection to music goes beyond his relationship with Taylor Swift.

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Angie Harmon says Instacart driver shot and killed her ‘beloved’ dog

Angie Harmon is mourning the loss of her dog Oliver who she says was killed by a driver during a grocery delivery.

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Beyoncé shares ‘Cowboy Carter’ tracklist

Yeehaw! Beyoncé’s new album is almost here. The singer revealed the tracklist for “Act 2: Cowboy Carter” on Instagram Wednesday.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: The ups and downs of a ‘bad boy’ turned businessman

Sean “Diddy” Combs once traced his success back to a pair of shoes. One day, when he was a child, he asked his mother for a new pair of sneakers, but she couldn’t afford them. He recalled in a 2016 CNN interview that his mother almost began to cry upon hearing his request.

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Beyoncé to be honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award

Beyoncé will be honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards this year.

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Oprah talks shots. Not weight loss ones, but tequila that Gayle King refuses

What began as a discussion about obesity ended with viewers learning something new about Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King’s friendship.

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Regina King gives first TV interview since death of her beloved son

Regina King’s favorite role has been that of being a mom.

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Reesa Teesa let the world in on her heartbreak and it went viral. She has no regrets about it

When Tareasa “Reesa Teesa” Johnson shared on TikTok the story of what she says was a marriage gone horribly wrong, she hoped to help others who might be ignoring red flags in their relationships.

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Sinbad is back after a stroke: ‘Miracles happen’

Sinbad says he has felt all the prayers directed his way since his debilitating stroke in 2020, and he is vowing to make a comeback.

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Taylor Swift is related to famed poet Emily Dickinson and now it all makes sense

Turns out Taylor Swift was spot on naming her forthcoming album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”

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‘Feud: Capote vs. the Swans’ cast talk stepping back in time

Before the “The Real Housewives” franchise, there was Truman Capote and his “Swans.”

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Madonna removes Luther Vandross from tribute in her ‘Celebration’ tour, at request of his estate

Madonna has honored a request from the estate of the late R&B singer Luther Vandross.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sued by male producer who alleges sexual assault

A former employee of Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a lawsuit against the producer and businessman, accusing him of sexual assault, sexual harassment and “grooming.”

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Chris Gauthier, ‘Once Upon a Time/’Hallmark movies actor, dies at 48

Chris Gauthier, an actor whose credits included roles in “Once Upon a Time,” “Eureka” and several popular Hallmark Channel projects, died on February 23, according to a statement posted by his agent.

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Travis Kelce said three words to Taylor Swift after winning the Super Bowl

Just like haters gonna hate, Swifties are gonna swoon over Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s winning romance.

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Donna Kelce doesn’t think she’ll be in a Super Bowl suite with Taylor Swift - why?

Donna Kelce may only have one son in the Super Bowl this year, but that hasn’t lowered her level of excitement or pride regarding her son Travis, who is headed to his second Super Bowl in two years with his team, the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Rapper and activist Killer Mike arrested on misdemeanor battery charge after Grammy wins

Rapper and social activist Killer Mike was arrested Sunday evening near the site of the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on a night when he took home three of the coveted statues.